social issues

Rotary Joins Forces with Government and Police to Combat Social Vices in Taraba
The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) in Taraba State has partnered with the state government and security agencies to address the escalating social challenges...

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The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) in Taraba State has partnered with the state government and security agencies to address the escalating social challenges through education, advocacy, and active community involvement. During a press briefing following the National Community Violence Reduction program held in Jalingo, the state capital, Rotarian Zainab Gajiga, the state coordinator...

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Majority of Nigerians Still Missing Out on Country’s Progress, Warns CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has emphasized that despite notable advancements since independence, genuine national progress should be evaluated by the availability of food...

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has emphasized that despite notable advancements since independence, genuine national progress should be evaluated by the availability of food for citizens and the assurance of their safety. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh recognized the enduring spirit of Nigerians who have weathered...

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Reflecting on October 1st: An Anniversary That Echoes a Nation’s Struggles
RIDICULE! This term aptly describes the slogan chosen for the

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RIDICULE! This term aptly describes the slogan chosen for the

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From Beats to Bloodshed: The Dark Turn of Lesotho’s Popular Music | NPR
A man plays an accordion while people congregate at a traditional tavern, known locally as a shabeen, in Semonkong. MARCO LONGARI/AFP hide caption toggle caption...

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International News
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A man plays an accordion while people congregate at a traditional tavern, known locally as a shabeen, in Semonkong. MARCO LONGARI/AFP hide caption toggle caption MARCO LONGARI/AFP MASERU, Lesotho – In the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho, Puseletso Seema holds a revered place in the nation’s cultural tapestry as the celebrated “Queen of Famo.” This traditional...

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Madagascar Enforces Curfew Amid Explosive Protests Over Water and Power Outages
Security forces deploy rubber bullets and tear gas amid mass demonstrations over ongoing electricity shortages in the island nation. Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep...

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International News
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Security forces deploy rubber bullets and tear gas amid mass demonstrations over ongoing electricity shortages in the island nation. Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share In response to escalating unrest sparked by chronic electricity and water shortages, Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, has been placed under a...

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Shehu Sani Calls Out “Eye Service” in Most Donations, Reacts to Remi Tinubu’s N20bn Library Gift
Shehu Sani remarked that the N20 billion donated to Remi Tinubu for the National Library originated from influential figures offering superficial support, highlighting that she...

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News & Gossips
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Shehu Sani remarked that the N20 billion donated to Remi Tinubu for the National Library originated from influential figures offering superficial support, highlighting that she was fortunate compared to Turai Yar’adua, whose benefactors abandoned their commitments to her cancer center following her husband’s passing. Ex-legislator Shehu Sani revealed that the substantial funds raised for First...

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FEATURE… Inside Osun’s Out-of-School Crisis: Powerful Stories of Poverty, Struggle, and Unyielding Resilience
On a blistering Tuesday afternoon near the entrance of Obafemi Awolowo University, where Town-Gboro buses frequently ferry students and staff, a group of young adolescents...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

On a blistering Tuesday afternoon near the entrance of Obafemi Awolowo University, where Town-Gboro buses frequently ferry students and staff, a group of young adolescents aged between 11 and 17 weaved through the crowd, earnestly asking for help. These youths-Kudus Ayomide, Ayomide Olabosun, Ezekiel Fajemila, Olabosun Daniel, and Toheeb Akinpelu-were seen pleading for alms. “Sir,...

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Nigeria’s Child Abandonment Crisis Worsens: A Growing Tragedy Demanding Urgent Action
From the vibrant urban centers of Lagos to the agricultural landscapes of Benue, and stretching from the waterways of the Niger Delta to the outskirts...

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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

From the vibrant urban centers of Lagos to the agricultural landscapes of Benue, and stretching from the waterways of the Niger Delta to the outskirts of Kano, the incidence of child abandonment is escalating at a distressing pace. Frequently, these vulnerable children are found in dire conditions-wrapped in tattered cloth or plastic, discarded as if...

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RipplesMetrics: Unveiling Why Many Nigerians Still Justify Wife Beating
The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The...

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3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The data highlights how perspectives differ by age and geographic location within the country. According to the NDHS 2018 findings, approximately 20% of Nigerian women find wife beating justifiable in at...

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Half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Children Trapped in Extreme Poverty, Warn World Bank and UNICEF
A recent analysis conducted by the World Bank in collaboration with UNICEF highlights a troubling stagnation in the fight against extreme child poverty in Sub-Saharan...

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A recent analysis conducted by the World Bank in collaboration with UNICEF highlights a troubling stagnation in the fight against extreme child poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite global advancements. Over the last ten years, the proportion of children living in severe poverty in this region has remained alarmingly high, with more than half still enduring...

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